Not all Omicron wave cases are ‘mild’, MMA reminds

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this report mentions that approximately one-third of Covid-19 hospital admissions are still in Category 1 and 2. The actual figure is about two-thirds. The error is regretted.

The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) has warned against complacency in face of the ongoing Omicron wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, especially for those who have yet to receive their booster shots.

MMA president Dr Koh Kar Chai said although most Covid-19 cases now are mildly symptomatic or asymptomatic, there are still some cases where individuals have contracted severe Covid-19 and even Long Covid despite being fully vaccinated.

He urged people to get Covid-19 booster shots if they are already fully vaccinated to ensure that they have the best available protection against the disease.

“For those still unvaccinated...